Governor's Message Promotes City Control and Uniform Laws
The message urges Boston governance by the Mayor and Finance Commission, merging railroads to curb charters, uniform laws for savings banks, milk supply protection, a statewide municipal uniform government, auto and machine taxes, banning corporate political contributions, poll worker hiring limits, temperance vict
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Boston
Mayor and Finance Commission
Massachusetts
New England
Governor Guild Delivers Notable State Address at Convention
Governor Guild's lengthy valedictory address impressed a large audience of House and Senate members and state guests. The speech, delivered in about an hour and fifteen minutes, touched on transportation, the Boston situation, and a plea to save the lobster, drawing broad smiles from the Supreme and Superior Courts.
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Boston
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Massachusetts Rail Service Reform Debated in Public Session
A public discussion urges broad action to fix Massachusetts steam railroads. The commission seeks thorough studies, stronger state control, and enforcement powers to improve freight and passenger service, scheduling, and safety.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Middle West
Ttann
Andestroy
Commission On Commeredustry
Massachusetts Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts Rail and City Reform Urged for New England Gain
The text argues for Massachusetts rail consolidation only under strict public control and warns against outside ownership. It urges Boston citywide municipal reform led by the Finance Commission and the elected Mayor, with a one year pilot to set a national example for local government framework.
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Lowell
Fall River
Lynn
Brockton
Athol
Orange
Worcester
Springfield
Gardner and Ashburnham
Lawrence
Boston
London
Massachusetts
Buenos Ayres
Railroad Commission
Connecticut
New York
New York Central Railroad
New England
Finance Commission
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United States
Boston Misgovern ment Calls for Tough Finance Reform
Editorial argues for a state finance commission with broad authority to reorganize Boston and other cities. It urges a unified charter system, uniform accounting, and state supervision to curb local abuses, noting Massachusetts already collects financial statistics under Chapter 2 of the 1968 Acts.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Tax and legal reforms urged by Massachusetts leader
The speaker calls for graduated automobile taxes based on vehicle impact, parity for out of state cars, and regular audits by the chief justice with cross state judges to standardize penalties. He seeks milk regulation, lobster pot restrictions, temporary lobster seasons, eight hour child work rules, and medical age health certificates for minors entering work.
Accuse Cole of Railroad Rate Deal in Andover
Local charges allege John N. Cole Speaker of the House solicited lower railroad rates for at least 20 Andover students. District Attorney W. Scott Peters will present the case to the Essex county grand jury in Salem. Accusations claim certificates were provided to students ages 18 to 25 before rates were lowered.
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Andover
John N. Cole
House of Representatives
Essex County Grand Jury
Salem
W. Scott Peters
Haverhill
Cole
Boston
Salem Normal School
Lowell Textile School
Speaker Cole
Cole Defends Rail Rate Change Against Charges
Speaker Cole calls accusations against him malicious and frivolous in response to requests from students in other towns to alter a Boston and Maine rule. He notes officials said the rule was flexible and could allow tickets with a responsible certificate showing bona fide student status. He dismisses the matter as trivial.
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Cole
Andover
Boston & Maine Railroad
Miss Sarah Katz Weds Max Gamer in East Boston
In Commonwealth Hall East Boston Miss Sarah Katz daughter of Mr and Mrs Pinkus Katz of 99 Myrtle street married Mr Max Gamer in a ceremony attended by many relatives and friends. Best man was Mr Samuel Katz and maid of honor Miss Rosa Katz. Bridesmaids included Annie Brest Elizabeth Freedman Pearl Rosenbaum Rose Mendelsohn and Anna Mendelsohn. The Rev Marcus Hillman officiated at the North Russell Street synagogue ceremony.
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Commonwealth Hall
East Boston
Sarah
Pinkus Katz
Myrtle Street
Max Gamer
Samuel Katz
Rosa Katz
Annie Brest
Elizabeth A. Freedman
Pearl Rosenbaum
Rose
Anna Mendelsohn
Marcus M. Hillman
North Russell Street
Cambridge aldermen end session in near clash over editorials
A mock trial session of Cambridge Board of Aldermen ended in a near fight after Charles Lake accused James Bean of lying during a disputed discussion of city finances and a proposed new police district. The altercation required intervening by other newspaper staff and bystanders.
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Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Aldermanic Chamber
Charles Lake
James Bean
Edward Brandon
Bean
Mr. Lake
Charlie
Mr. Bean
Alderman Lake
Cambridge
Lake
Cohen-Driscoll Fund Grows with Strong Labor Support
Kidder, Peabody & Co. report the Cohen-Driscoll fund for the families of labor leaders killed at the State House is rising daily. Contributions from individuals and unions push the total toward five thousand dollars, with a recent report showing widespread gifts and new donors across multiple locals and trades.
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Ae Wearg
Washington Street
Washington
Capital
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Oxford
Melton
Vienna
Washington St
Cor. Beach St
R. R. Deal
Bernard M. Allen
Post
Peters
Salem and Lowell Schools
Sarah Katz
Bride OF
University City
Cohen-Driscoll Fund
Biteki
Fitchburg
West Newton
Cutters’ Assembly
LSBME
Daiewene Jan
Brewery Workers’ Union
Een
Waltham Lathers’ Union
Bartenders’ Union
New Bedford
Kmg
Nashua Central Labor Union
Frank A. Day
Dboston
Newton Ae Employees’ Union Union
Pittsfield
Cce
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